The Level 2 training is a 10-day intensive will teach you to master Mandala Sequencing techniques, along with incredible personal practices and Kriyas. Guruji Lappa’s Universal Yoga program is a Yoga Alliance Accredited 300-hour advanced program and successful participants (who already have a 200-hour credential) can receive a 500-hour certification. The coursework will be co-taught with Raj Patra.

In this workshop we will take a look at the various structures that make up the shoulders and upper back. You’ll learn different yoga poses that strengthen and stretch to help with shoulder tightness, combat poor posture, and that will help relieve pain in your upper back, neck, and shoulder blades.

In addition to yoga poses, we will also be using tennis balls, lacrosse balls, and foam rollers to help with self massage for different parts of the shoulder girdle and upper back.

Make this a 2 part series workshop with Yoga Poses for a Healthy Low Back (February 24th).

Details:This workshop combines the benefits of restorative yoga with hands-on massage for the ultimate self care and relaxation experience.Yomassage™️ includes hands on massage from a licensed massage therapist (me!), guided self massage with lacrosse and tennis balls, and hands on adjustments.

Each workshops is 75-90 minutes long and has a limit of 5 students per class, so you will have plenty of hands on massage time.

This is a 2 hour workshop to learn how to massage your infant. You will learn how to soothe gas, colic, ear aches, and so much more!

There will be time to have open discussions and conversations, without judgement, about early childhood behaviors, parenting, and more. This workshop is open to any and all moods of baby and parent or caregiver. Crying is a natural and common state for infants and is always welcome and encouraged in each class. There will be plenty of breaks during the workshop to help with comforting your infant, feeding times, changing diapers and anything else that may come up within the 2hrs. A large part of this workshop is about relaxation and centering yourself to respond to your infant's individual needs.

Each parent/caregiver will get a bottle of olive oil to use for massage during the course and at home.

Not a parent yet, but expecting?? You are also welcome! Just bring a plush body doll to practice on for classes.

In this workshop we will take a look at the various structures that make up the low back and hips. You’ll learn different yoga poses that strengthen and stretch to help with hip and low back tightness, combat sciatic nerve issues, SI joint pain, and that will help relieve pain in your low back, hips, and glutes.

In addition to yoga poses, we will also be using tennis balls, lacrosse balls, and foam rollers to help with self massage for different parts of the hips, glutes, and upper legs.

Make this a 2 part series workshop with Yoga Poses for a Healthy Upper Back and Shoulders (February 10th).

Details:This workshop combines the benefits of restorative yoga with hands-on massage for the ultimate self care and relaxation experience.Yomassage™️ includes hands on massage from a licensed massage therapist (me!), guided self massage with lacrosse and tennis balls, and hands on adjustments.

Each workshops is 75-90 minutes long and has a limit of 5 students per class, so you will have plenty of hands on massage time.

Are we formless beings roaming aimlessly through life, or are there deeper meanings to our journey that are revealed to the enlightened ones?

The path of yoga is the path of inner knowing of your place in the Universe; this knowing allows you to move fearlessly through life by realizing your divine self.

Join us for a weekend retreat at the Xenia Centre on the serene Bowen Island in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.

Pamper your spirit and intellect with Dharma Teachings and Universal Yoga classes offered by Raj Patra and take steps on your journey of moving closer to your own Inner Light.

All-inclusive pricing includes farm-to-table meals that will raise your vibration, yoga classes and lectures from an Indian yoga teacher, Raj Patra, and 2-nights boarding in, from 11:00 AM on Friday, March 8, 2019, until 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Born in Kolkata, India in a spiritual family, Raj was soaked in Hinduism and yoga traditions at a very young age. Practiced in Swami Yogananda lineage, his current teacher is the father of Universal Yoga lineage, Dorje Andre Lappa, a Vajrayana Buddhist. Raj has traveled to Nepal many times.

“My goal is to educate others on the essence of yoga traditions. On this adventure you will touch the sky of spirituality and the heart of adventure. You’ll visit known and hidden holy sites, witness peaceful ancient culture, and meet yogis — this trip will remain unforgettable.”

The weaving of Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal brings a spiritually powerful culture of yoga to everyday life.

Take a journey with Yoga for Life and Raj Patra to witness ancient traditions and practices of yoga on this rare adventure through Kathmandu where you will touch the sky of spirituality, encounter sadhus, yogis and lamas, visit World Heritage Sites, and witness life inside the Vajrayana monasteries and simple villages which preserve this ancient way of life.

Hike up Himalayan trails above the clouds to ancient caves, and sit on the same boulder where Buddha himself once sat.

Discover why Nepal is a constant source of inspiration for curious globetrotters and yogis, and stay at serene resort of Hotel Vajra, with organic garden and farm-to-table food.

Born in Kolkata, India in a spiritual family, Raj was soaked in Hinduism and yoga traditions at a very young age. Practiced in Swami Yogananda lineage, his current teacher is the father of Universal Yoga lineage, Dorje Andre Lappa, a Vajrayana Buddhist. Raj has traveled to Nepal many times.

“My goal is to educate others on the essence of yoga traditions. On this adventure you will touch the sky of spirituality and the heart of adventure. You’ll visit known and hidden holy sites, witness peaceful ancient culture, and meet yogis — this trip will remain unforgettable.”

The majority of time spent in this module is designed to educate you on Universal Yoga lineage and principles that will also prepare you for training with Dorje Andrey Lappa. Whether you choose to do so or not, your yoga knowledge will dramatically increase and you will be eligible to move forward towards Yoga Alliance certifications in the future.

You will learn:

Segmentation and categorization of yoga asanas, including reconstruction of complex asanas with anatomical understanding

Advanced Vinyasa sequencing principles based on complexity of postures and logical progression

Deep Stretching asanas based on ranges of mobility as described in Universal Yoga

Foundations of Universal Yoga and sub-styles of asanas

Principles and applications of adjustments based on alignments and energetics

Sequencing techniques based on orientation on mat and developing psychic-energetic states in practitioners

Have you ever experienced Universal Yoga? Join Raj Patra for a unique cross-mat practice designed to make an impression on the physical, energetic, and mental body. Experience a cross-mat practice featuring new poses (complex asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayamas) followed by meditation. Designed to unify the mind, body, and spirit this workshop will help you deepen your yoga practice.

*Please Note: This will be held @ Yoga Shala of Portland. 3808 N Williams Ave Suite B, Portland, OR 97227

This class is paired with our Level 2 preparatory sessions with Raj Patra. Dive deeper into yoga philosophy, asana creation, sequencing, and more over the course of two weekends. More information here.

Have you ever experienced Universal Yoga? Join Raj Patra for a unique cross-mat practice designed to make an impression on the physical, energetic, and mental body. Experience a cross-mat practice featuring new poses (complex asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayamas) followed by meditation. Designed to unify the mind, body, and spirit this workshop will help you deepen your yoga practice.

*Please Note: This will be a single mat class and will be held @ Yoga Shala of Portland. 3808 N Williams Ave Suite B, Portland, OR 97227

This class is paired with our Level 2 preparatory sessions with Raj Patra. Dive deeper into yoga philosophy, asana creation, sequencing, and more over the course of two weekends. More information here.

If you have an interest in learning more about Universal Yoga these two weekends are the perfect introduction to this comprehensive system of Yoga. Join Raj Patra for two Saturdays and Sundays where you will learn: